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BABY WEARING GUIDE
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Choosing to start a family may be the most natural (or irrational) decision you
take in life, so we’ve made our Pao Papoose™ Babywearing Guide as simple
and stress-free as possible, allowing you to get on with the very important
business of bonding with your baby.. Take a little sneaky peek at how our new
Pao Papoose™ works.
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Getting to
know your
Pao Papoose™
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Components and mechanisms:
1. Instructions pocket (a quick guide for when you’re out and about)
2. Waistband and buckle (adjustable)
3. Leg padding adjusters
4. Shoulder straps
5. Shoulder strap buckles
6. Shoulder strap adjusters
7. Contour adjusters (for use in back-carry position)
8. Lower surface-mounted buckles (for use in parent-facing & back-carry position)
9. Chest strap (for use in back-carry position)
10. Upper surface-mounted buckles (for use in world-facing position)
11. Perfect-fit adjusters
12. Adjustable head support/hood
13. Snaps/poppers
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Instructions
pocket
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(world-facing)
(parent-facing)
Pages 8–13
Three
carrying
positions
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Pages 14–17
(back-carry)
Pages 20–29
Rehearsal
Before you begin, ensure that the surface-mounted buckles are
unfastened, the perfect-fit adjusters are completely loosened,
and the waistband and shoulder strap adjusters are loosened to
approximately halfway.
We recommend that you run through the following step-by-step
instructions WITHOUT baby. Familiarise yourself with the carrier’s
user-friendly components and mechanisms, then practise the
three carrying positions. When you and baby are ready for your
Pao Papoose™ debut, try it near a soft surface such as a bed or
sofa, or with someone watching.
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Ergonomically
correct sitting
position
A baby’s spine and hips are not yet fully developed. Their spine is
naturally rounded, not straight, and their spine and hip joints are
soft and flexible.
Therefore, it is vitally important that when baby is placed in the
Pao Papoose™, they remain in the ergonomically correct sitting
position at all times. This ensures baby’s back, hips and the back
of their head are supported and protected.
Our Pao Papoose™ is designed with this in mind and avoids
baby assuming the dangling position where all their weight rests
on their crotch. Whether using the Bear Necessities (parent-facing
position), the Doe-a-deer (world-facing position) or the Raccoon
Ride (back-carry position), the papoose will automatically support
baby in this natural sitting position.
To check baby achieves this comfortable spread squat, or M
position, ensure their bottom is always positioned lower than their
knees, and the fabric of the papoose fully supports their thighs.
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front
back
(parent-facing position)
4–24m | 5.5–12.2kg | 12–26.9lbs
This front position is perfect for those who want
to share every snugly moment on the move,
belly-to-belly with baby. Ideal for babies aged 4
to 24 months and comfortable both for when
they are awake or asleep.
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Step 01. Attach
Lay your papoose out with the inner side and
the instructions pocket facing upwards and the
waistband nearest to you.
1. Pick up your papoose by the waistband and
position it on to the front of your waist.
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2. Fold the waistband down so that the inner side of
the papoose hangs down in front. You should see
the instructions pocket facing downwards.
3. Clip the waistband around your waist, just above
your hips,
4. Use both hands to tighten straps comfortably.
Great. So far so good.
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Step 02. Embrace
Now you are going to half-build the papoose before placing baby
inside.
1–2. Bring one shoulder strap up and position over your shoulder.
3–5. Move it around your back to the front and clip it into the
opposing lower surface-mounted buckle. This creates the bucket
seat to place baby.
6. Look your baby in the eyes (this assures them that you know
exactly what you’re doing), pick them up under their arms and
place them on to your shoulder without the shoulder strap.
7. Now lower baby into the bucket seat in an embrace position.
Make sure their precious little bottom is comfortably positioned just
above the waistband and their legs are wrapped around your body.
Check that the top of baby’s head is ‘close enough to kiss’. Ensure
their bottom is positioned lower than their knees and the fabric of the
papoose fully supports their thighs. (See M position on page 6.)
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Step 02. Embrace
continued
8–11. Supporting baby with one
hand, use your other hand to bring
the remaining shoulder strap up
and position over your opposite
shoulder. Again, move it around to
the front and clip it into the other
lower surface-mounted buckle.
12. Ensure that both secured
shoulder straps are positioned
over each of baby’s legs.
Excellent. One more step and
you’re almost there.
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Step 03. Adjust
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1. Your baby is now securely strapped in your Pao
Papoose™, but the carrier is likely to require some
minor adjustments.
2. Using both hands, reach behind you and check
that each shoulder strap adjuster is identical in
length. The shoulder straps should be secure
enough that your baby doesn’t change position
when you move, but not so tight that you are unable
to breathe deeply.
3. Use the perfect-fit adjusters to bring baby’s head
slightly closer for a snug fit.
Please note. Do not strap baby too tight against
your body and make sure that there is sufficient
ventilation for the baby at all times.
Now you’re ready to rock and roll, rumba or
freestyle (metaphorically speaking).
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Step 04. Remove
Release each shoulder strap using either the lower
surface-mounted buckles or the shoulder strap
buckles. Remove the shoulder straps from each
shoulder and allow the inner side of the papoose
to hang down in front, while supporting baby. Now
place baby somewhere safe so you can release
the waistband.
front
(world-facing position)
5–12m | 6.4–10kg | 14–22lbs
This front position is for all those curious little ones
who want to see the world ahead of them. It can
be used for babies aged 5 to 12 months for up to
20 minutes at a time – any longer and research
indicates that the world can be over-stimulating
for them. Should baby fall asleep, be sure to
return them to the Bear Necessities (parent-facing
position).
Please note. Only carry baby in the papoose in
the world-facing position when they can support
their own head.
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back
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Step 01. Attach
Lay your papoose out with the inner side and
the instructions pocket facing upwards and the
waistband nearest to you.
1. Pick up your papoose by the waistband and
position it on the front of your waist.
2. Fold the waistband down so that the inner side
of the papoose hangs down in front. Make sure the
instructions pocket is facing downwards.
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3. Clip the waistband around your waist (mid-chest
for men and under the breasts for women).
4. Then use both hands to tighten the straps
comfortably.
Please note. The positioning of the waistband is
higher than for the Bear Necessities (parent-facing
position).
5. Fold and clip down the adjustable head support/
hood to create more space, enabling baby to see
the world.
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Step 02. Embrace
1. Pick your baby up under their arms, turn them to
face away from you and bring them towards your
chest. Their bottom should be positioned level with
the bottom of the waistband, allowing them to sit
into the V-shape of fabric with support beneath their
knees.
2. Check that your little one is ‘close enough to kiss
the top of baby’s head’. While supporting baby with
one hand, use the other hand to bring the main
body of the papoose towards baby’s chest.
3–4. Now position each shoulder strap over each of
your shoulders – one at a time is easier.
5. Holding your baby and the papoose with one
hand, use your other hand to reach behind you for
the shoulder strap coming from the opposite side.
6. Bring it to the front and clip it into the upper
surface-mounted buckle while supporting baby with
your arm. Repeat the same procedure on the other
side. The upper surface-mounted buckles should
sit in the middle of baby’s chest. Ensure that both
secured shoulder straps are positioned under each
of baby’s arms.
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Step 03. Adjust
Your baby is now securely strapped in your Pao Papoose™, but the
carrier is likely to require some minor adjustments.
1. Using both hands, reach behind you and gently tighten each
shoulder strap adjuster until each one is identical in length. Aim for
the shoulder straps to be tight enough to give maximum support so
your baby doesn’t change position when you move, but not too tight
that you can’t breathe deeply.
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2. Use the perfect-fit adjusters to bring baby slightly closer. They
should be adjusted evenly on both sides.
3. And finally, make minor adjustments to the upper surfacemounted buckles for further contouring. Do not allow these to fully
extend.
Please note. Remember to ensure that the waistband is positioned
quite high up (mid-chest for men and under the breasts for women).
This supports the ergonomically correct sitting position for baby.
(See M position on page 7.)
Do not strap baby too tight against your body and make sure that
there is sufficient ventilation for the baby at all times.
Okay, now go for it.
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Step 04. Remove
Release the upper surface-mounted
buckles on each side. Remove the
shoulder straps from each shoulder
and allow the inner side of the
papoose to hang down in front, while
supporting baby. Now place your
baby somewhere safe so you can
release the waistband.
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Easy transition from
Bear Necessities to
Doe-a-deer
Alternatively, it’s really easy to move baby from the
Bear Necessities (parent-facing) position to the
Doe-a-deer (world-facing) position while still
wearing the papoose.
1. Simply release the perfect-fit adjusters.
2. Fold and clip down the adjustable support/hood
either before or after moving baby.
3–5. Lift baby up, turn them around to face
outwards and place back into the papoose.
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6–7. Then unclip the lower
surface-mounted buckles and
re-clip them into the upper
surface-mounted buckles.
8. Re-adjust the perfect-fit
adjusters evenly on both sides.
Depending on the size of your
baby, their arms can be positioned
below or the above the folded
adjustable head support/hood.
9. As baby grows, they may find it
more comfortable to position their
arms above the folded adjustable
head support/hood.
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front
(back-carry position)
6–36m | 7.8–15kg | 17.2–33lb
back
This back position is for the confident
parent looking for even more freedom
and the adventurous baby aged 6 to
36 months. We advise that you ensure
the adjustable head support/hood is
attached to the main body of the carrier
and unrolled – this supports baby in this
position should they fall asleep or need
protecting against the sun.
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Step 01. Attach
Lay your papoose out with the inner side and
the instructions pocket facing upwards and the
waistband nearest to you.
1. Pick up your papoose by the waistband and
position it on to the front of your waist.
2. Fold the waistband down so that the inner side of
the papoose hangs down in front. You should see
the instructions pocket facing downwards.
3. Clip the waistband around your waist, just above
your hips.
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Step 01. Attach continued
4. Use both hands to tighten the straps comfortably.
5. The Raccoon Ride position uses the shoulder straps like
rucksack straps, so before placing the shoulder straps over
your shoulders, clip the chest strap together.
6–7. Then clip each shoulder strap into the lower surfacemounted buckle on the same side. Keep the shoulder straps
loose and untangled so you can easily slip your arms through.
8. Place the chest strap over your head.
9. Place the shoulder straps over each of your shoulders.
10. Now you’re ready for baby.
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Step 02. Hip scoot
1. This next manoeuvre is called the ‘hip scoot’. Look your baby
in the eyes, pick them up under their arms and rest them on your
shoulder.
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2. Now gently lower them into the bucket seat in an embrace
position. Make sure their bottom is comfortably positioned just
above the waistband and their legs are wrapped around your body.
3. The leg padding adjusters should be positioned over baby’s
knees/thighs for added support.
4. Once baby is completely settled in the papoose, take one of your
hands and slip your arm up through the middle so that the shoulder
strap falls off your shoulder.
5–6. Take your other hand and slip that arm underneath the
shoulder strap enabling you to cup baby’s bottom in your hand,
taking their weight.
7. Now scoot baby in the papoose around your waist, over your
hip and on to your back.
8. You can now return your hands and arms back through the
shoulder straps one at a time. Whichever direction you scoot the
papoose, return that arm through the shoulder strap first.
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Step 03. Adjust
Your baby is now securely strapped in the Pao
Papoose™, but the carrier is likely to require some
minor adjustments.
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1. Using both hands, gently tighten each shoulder
strap adjuster until each one is identical in length. The
shoulder straps should be secure enough that baby
doesn’t change position when you move. But not too
tight that you are unable to breathe deeply.
2. Tighten the chest strap comfortably.
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3. Locate the contour adjusters (these will adjust the
shape of the straps from straight to curved).
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4. Adjust the contour adjusters and shape the
papoose to fit your body.
5. The leg padding adjusters should be positioned
over baby’s knees/thighs for added support.
6. Finally, check that baby is sitting in the
ergonomically correct M position.
Well done. Now go forth and explore the world
together.
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Step 04. Adjustable head
support/hood
1. If baby falls asleep or needs protecting from the
sun, simply take each strap of the adjustable head
support/hood…
2. …and clip the snaps/poppers into the
corresponding fastener on each shoulder strap.
Ensure you hear an audible click as each snap/popper
fastens and that each adjustable head support/hood
strap is identical in length.
To remove the adjustable head support/hood, simply
unfasten each snap/popper.
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Step 05. Remove
1. Release the chest strap.
2. Support baby with one hand.
3. Use the other hand to remove the shoulder strap
from one shoulder.
4. Move the carrier and baby round to your
opposite hip.
5. With the remaining shoulder strap in place.
Continue supporting your baby at all times.
6. Once baby is securely positioned on your hip,
remove the other shoulder strap.
7. While supporting baby, allow the body of the
papoose to hang down to the side.
You may wish to do this next to a sofa, an armchair
or edge of the bed. With practice you will be able to
achieve this standing.
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by patent pending and community design registration (European Union).
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